Richard W. Radloff
Drums and Vocals
Richard began playing drums at a very early age, but he also quit playing at an early age. He stopped performing in 1977 and moved his career into live audio mixing and production sound design.
So he had no idea what he was in for when he decided to buy a vintage Ludwig Drum kit reminiscent of the one he played 33 years ago.
One day, out of the blue, his friend Michael called him and told him the Lord needed him to play drums in Shepherd’s View. Reminding Michael that his ‘chops’ had long since gone south, Michael reminded Richard that God has a purpose here and He would supply the means if one would just trust Him and answer His call. (see John 12:26)
So Richard thought this over and after consulting his wife Susan, recalled John 15:15-16,. After some soul-searching, he decided that it was finally time to get serious about serving God.
Richard attributes his drumming influences to John Bonham, Jim Gordon, Carmine Appice, and finds himself at home playing in the musical stylings of the Allman Brothers, Zeppelin, Clapton and Hendrix.
Richard resides in Indian Rocks Beach with his Wife, Susan where they are members of First Baptist Church of Indian Rocks. They never cease to be amazed buy God’s enduring mercy and love.